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PK51 XEC

2001 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

46,080 mi
Last recorded46,080 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK51 XEC
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2015 46,080 miles

Offside wing mirror damaged and glass cracked not likely to cause injury

Fail 2 Oct 2015 46,080 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside wing mirror damaged and glass cracked not likely to cause injury

Pass 19 Sep 2014 42,383 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Sep 2014 42,383 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 38,393 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 38,393 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 34,174 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2011 28,998 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 28,998 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS CUT IN SIDEWALL BUT NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO EXPOSE THE CORDS

Pass 21 Sep 2010 25,711 miles

o/s/f tyre wall perised,

Fail 21 Sep 2010 25,703 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f tyre wall perised,

Pass 25 Sep 2009 22,400 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Sep 2009 22,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 19,327 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 17,340 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2006 15,050 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 75?

Based on 1,365,354 MOT tests across 103,127 vehicles.

70.7%
Pass Rate
5,824
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
103,127
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 82,341
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,582
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36,066
Registration plate lamp not working 33,396
Direction indicator incorrect colour 27,329
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PK51 XEC is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2001 Rover 75 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 84,636 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover 75 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 82,341 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PK51 XEC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 75 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Rover 75 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PK51 XEC registered?

PK51 XEC is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 2 October 2001.

Is PK51 XEC safe to buy?

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